Financial Aid
Your Wishlist
Deadlines
Surprise!
CSU/UC
100
What is aid that is BORROWED so you have to pay it back. You must repay it with interest after you graduate (different payment plans are available).
Loan.
100
What is a school where your academic profile (SAT/GPA) falls within the school's range for average freshman?
Target School.
100
What is the deadline for KIPPsters to submit their UC and CSU applications?
October 31st!
100
There are currently ________ KIPP College Partners across the country.
91
100
23 campuses
How many CSU (California State University) campuses are there throughout California?
200
This plan ensures that low-middle income students that make less than $80,000 per year do not pay tuition at UC Schools.
The Blue & Gold Plan
200
What is the chance of me being admitted to a "Reach" School?
15-49%
200
What is the date that the CSU application and FAFSA/DREAM Act applications open?
October 1, 2017
200
How many colleges across the nation utilize the Common Application?
700+ colleges
200
-4 fee waivers
How many fee waivers do you receive (each) for -UC Schools -CSU Shools -Common App Schools?
300
Enables eligible undocumented students to apply for and receive state-based financial aid and institutional scholarships.
The California Dream Act?
300
I will apply to 3 Likely/Safety Schools, ___ Target Schools, and ___ Reach Schools.
I will apply to 3 Likely/Safety Schools, 3+ Target Schools, and 3+ Reach Schools.
300
The last test date that ALL CSU campuses will accept an SAT/ACT score from an applicant will be a test taken in the month of ____________.
October! Note: UC campuses will accept and SAT w/ essay scores for tests taken in December.
300
KIPP ________ __________ offer assistance in: -Admissions -Affordability -Academics
KIPP College Partners!
300
I must have a 3.0 GPA (3.4 for nonresidents) in all "a-g" courses completed in grades 10 and 11, with no grade lower than a C.
What GPA must you have to be "UC eligible"?
400
The _____ ___________ is a more in-depth than the FAFSA, and is required to be considered for financial aid at many private institutions. Deadlines vary by school.
The CSS Profile is a more in-depth than the FAFSA, and is required to be considered for financial aid at many private institutions. Deadlines vary by school.
400
What tool matches you with colleges, scholarships, and support from your counselor? Hint: This on-line tool is like a 24 hour college fair.
College Greenlight! See collegegreenlight.com
400
When must KIPPsters submit all private school applications?
November 30th!
400
_________ ___________ is used to describe the phenomenon that college-intending students fail to enroll in college at all in the fall following high school graduation.
Summer melt
400
It's used to: 1) research CSU schools 2) find out more about the admissions process, and 3) submit your applications
What is CSU Mentor used for?
500
On the FAFSA, student savings (does -or- does not) count as an allowance
On the FAFSA, student savings does NOT count as an allowance. So, it's always good to SAVE money before college begins!
500
Fill in the blank: This fall, I will apply to _______ schools (total), including 3+________ and 3+_____________.
Will apply to 9+ schools (total), including 3+ Reach schools and 3+ Target schools.
500
The __________ and __________ _________ applications are "first come, first serve." HINT: If you do not submit these financial aid applications by the deadline, you will NOT receive a Cal Grant (which is worth ~$50,000)
The FAFSA and DREAM Act applications [must get both to receive credit]
500
This deadline allows you to be considered fully for financial aid and scholarships.
What is the priority deadline (vs. the regular deadline)?
500
9 UC campuses 1 UC campus
How many UC campuses are there in total, and how many campuses do I need to send my SAT scores to (even if I am applying to multiple UC schools)?
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